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BOC Aviation Orders Three A320neo-Family Jets to Lease to JetSMART

Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered jets arriving in 2027 bolster JetSMART’s regional growth plan.

Overview

  • The lessor agreed with Airbus to buy two A321neo and one A320neo for long-term placement with Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART.
  • All three aircraft are scheduled for 2027 delivery and will be fitted with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
  • BOC Aviation called this its third transaction with JetSMART, describing the deal as supporting the airline’s Latin America expansion.
  • JetSMART said the additions move it toward carrying 100 million passengers by 2028 and building a 120-aircraft fleet by 2031.
  • The announcement follows BOC Aviation’s June deal to provide Avianca nine A320neo jets, highlighting the lessor’s broader push in the region.